Commercial Litigation Legal Secretary
- Employer
- Clayton Legal
- Location
- England, West Yorkshire, Huddersfield
- Salary
- £20000 - £23000 per annum + ex bens
- Closing date
- 4 Mar 2021
- Reference
- 48307
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- Practice area
- Commercial litigation
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 2 years
- Position
- Legal secretary
- Sector
- Private practice
Job Details
Our client is an established but still growing law firm, and they're looking for an experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Secretary to assist at Partner level.
Working as part of a small team, the successful Legal Secretary will assist mainly with Commercial Litigation matters, but may also be required to assist with other areas that the team covers including Family, Property and Probate - because of this an 'all rounder' will be a great fit for this team!
The successful candidate will be an experienced audio-typist who takes pride in their accuracy and standard of work. They will have great client care skills and applicants must be willing to undertake a variety of tasks and be able to stay calm and prioritise work effectively while doing so.
KEY TASKS
* Audio-typing.
* Producing documents from the Case Management System.
* Dealing with telephone queries or taking messages when appropriate.
* Keeping clients and other parties updated with progress of matters.
* Assisting solicitors and executives with matters at all stages of the transaction, from file opening to archiving in accordance with office and accounts procedures.
* Billing files and obtaining monies due to the firm from the clients and other parties.
KEY SKILLS - ESSENTIAL
* Audio-typing.
* Professional and helpful client care.
* Excellent telephone manner.
* Effective and helpful secretarial support.
* Ability to work accurately in accordance with agreed procedures.
* Ability to organise and prioritise work, under supervision, to meet clients' expectations and matter deadlines.
* Ability to work on own initiative as appropriate.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to work as a member of a team.
* Literate and numerate.
EXPERIENCE
* Previous secretary / paralegal experience within commercial litigation (preferred)
* Audio-typing.
* Case Management System experience is highly desirable.
OTHER
* Flexible and 'can do' attitude.
* Excellent written English to produce documents for the clients, other side and third parties.
* Good spoken English to resolve telephone enquiries.
As well as a great salary DOE, the client has a generous benefits package, with holidays starting at 23 PA, rising to 26 after 12 months service.
This is a full time role and the hours of work are 9-5.30, Monday to Friday
Company
With long-established, and trusted relationships across a client base that includes Legal 500, Top 200, Regional and Boutique law firms, our team are passionate about driving service excellence across the business and impacting the careers, and lives, of legal talent across the country.
What we specialise in
We cover the length and breadth of the UK from Lancashire to London, Hampshire to Hull, and we recruit at all levels including; Partners, Solicitors, Paralegals, Legal Support Staff including Legal Cashiers, Legal IT, Marketing and Business Development and general administration.
We place legal professionals across the full spectrum of practice areas and specialisms, including:
- Property – Residential, Commercial, Real Estate
- Litigation, Civil and Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Corporate & Commercial
- Employment
- Personal Injury Including all areas of Negligence
- Private Client including Trusts, Wills & Probate
- Family
- Compliance and Regulatory
- Banking
- Cost Lawyers
- Practice Management/Legal Cashiers
Our regional teams ensure that firms are guaranteed local and regional focus whilst having access to a national talent pool of opportunities. Our teams are focused in:-
- The North West
- Yorkshire /Humberside and Scotland
- The West and East Midlands
- London and the Home Counties
- The South West
Why Clayton Legal?
- We’re genuinely experts in our field servicing the length and breadth of the UK, our knowledge of the local, regional and national legal market is unparalleled.
- We give the personal touch – our Consultants are personable, yet committed – you can rest assured you’re dealing with a person throughout the process and not just a name at the end of a line.
- We are often instructed on unique opportunities in the market that you won’t find on job boards.
- We add value where we know it’s needed – with general career advice, top tips and resources through every step of the journey.
- Expert career advice guiding you through every step of the journey to secure your next career move including expert advice on salary, interview capability, offer management through our regular contact.
- We provide regular market information including salary data and bespoke reports.
We take our role in the placing of legal professionals into their dream jobs extremely seriously, understanding implicitly the importance of listening to requirements, working in their best interest at all times, and giving them the tools and resources, they need at every step of the journey – for a successful outcome for all parties.
So, if you’re an ambitious candidate looking to make your next move, we’re here to help. Visit our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk or email us at enquiries@clayton-legal.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.clayton-legal.co.uk/
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